[Slideshare] akhlaq- (january-2015) -lesson #7(c)...

““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ””

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 7 c – (continuation)LESSON # 7 c – (continuation)

“BUILDING YOUR SUBMISSION TO ALLAH UPON FIVE ASPECTS”

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OFINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ‘‘ILM AL-AKHLAQILM AL-AKHLAQ

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

UPDATED ON 18 MARCH 2015All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON FROM PREVIOUS LESSON

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From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:

“ “WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield; to safeguard; shelter; shield;

take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””

Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allah to have regard or being conscious of Allah

such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves

and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and

punishmentpunishment..””

TAQWATAQWA


In summary, In summary, TAQWATAQWA is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t. is that state of consciousness of Allah s.w.t.

with:with:

[1] AWARENESS[1] AWARENESS

[2] UNDERSTANDING[2] UNDERSTANDING

[3] REVERENCE[3] REVERENCE

[4] AWE[4] AWE

[5] HOPE [5] HOPE

[6] SHAME[6] SHAMEAll Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)

MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT

TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HIGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a


““AND SOAND SO, set thy face steadfastly , set thy face steadfastly towards the [one ever-true] faith, towards the [one ever-true] faith,

turning away from all that is falseturning away from all that is false, in accordance with the natural , in accordance with the natural

disposition (disposition (FITRAHFITRAH) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] ) which Allah has instilled into man: [for,] not to not to

allow any change to corrupt allow any change to corrupt what Allah has thus created what Allah has thus created this is the this is the

[purpose of the one] ever-true faith[purpose of the one] ever-true faith; but most people know it not.”; but most people know it not.”

((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30Qur’an: Rum: 30: 30))


““But unto him who shall have But unto him who shall have stood in fear of his Sustainer's stood in fear of his Sustainer's

Presence,Presence, and and held back held back his inner self (his inner self (NAFSNAFS) from base desires ) from base desires

((HAWAHAWA), paradise will truly be the goal!”), paradise will truly be the goal!”

((Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41Qur’an: Nazi’at: 79: 40-41))


““And so those who were And so those who were given knowledge given knowledge may may knowknow that it is that it is

the truth from your Lord and [therefore] the truth from your Lord and [therefore] believe believe in it, and their in it, and their

hearts (hearts (QULUBUHUMQULUBUHUM) ) humbly submit humbly submit to it. And indeed is Allah to it. And indeed is Allah

the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path.”

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 54))


FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a – FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –


All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)PREVIOUS LESSON

““O you who have attained to faith! O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the Respond to the

call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls call of Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls

you unto that which will give you lifeyou unto that which will give you life; and know that ; and know that

Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of] Allah intervenes between man and [the desires of]

his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered.“

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24))


““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “

((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)

““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim”to become truly a Muslim”




““O YOU who have attained to faith! O YOU who have attained to faith! What is amiss with What is amiss with

you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and you that, when you are called upon, "Go forth and

strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth? strive in Allah's cause," you cling heavily to the earth?

Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of] Would you content yourselves with [the comforts of]

this this worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to worldly life in preference to [the good of] the life to

come? come? But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a But the enjoyment of life in this world is but a

paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”paltry thing when compared with the life to come!”

((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 38))


“ “ When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person) When you see that Allah bestows upon the servant (a person)

the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon the worldly things which he loves, although he is upon

disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is disobedience (towards Allah), verily that is ISTIDRAJISTIDRAJ (which only (which only

cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).” cause him to be deceived and go further from Allah’s pleasure).”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))



“Every soul is bound to taste death (MAWT) : but only on

the Day of Resurrection (YAUM-AL-QIYAA-MAH) will you

be requited in full [for whatever you have done] -

whereupon he that shall be drawn away from the fire

(AN-NAAR) and brought into paradise (AL-JANNAH) will

indeed have gained a triumph (FAAZ): for the life of this

world (HAYAA-TID-DUNYA) is nothing but an enjoyment

of self-delusion (GHURUR).”

(Qur’an: ‘Aali ‘Imran: 4: 185)



“O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that

will save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you (TU’-

MINUU) believe in Allah and His Messenger and (TU-JAA-HIDUU)

strive in the cause of Allah (SABEELILLAAH) with your wealth

(AMWAA-LIKUM) and your lives (ANFUSIKUM). That is best for you,

if you should know. He will forgive for you your sins and admit you

to gardens beneath which rivers flow and pleasant dwellings in

gardens of perpetual residence. That is the great attainment

(FAUZUL-’AZEEM).”

(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 10-12)All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)

PREVIOUS LESSON


““Be not deceived Be not deceived by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers by the [uninhibited] movement of the disbelievers

throughout the land: throughout the land: [It is but] a small enjoyment[It is but] a small enjoyment; then their [final] ; then their [final]

refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place)!”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197))

PREVIOUS LESSON


“On the other hand, for those who (are conscious and) fear their

Lord, are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath: therein are they to

dwell (for ever) a gift,― from the presence of Allah; and that which is

in the presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 198))PREVIOUS LESSON

““Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “Islam (submission to the Will of Allah) is built upon five .... “

((Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.wHadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.).)

““Do not regard your duty in Do not regard your duty in ‘ibadat ‘ibadat as mere rituals, as mere rituals, For they are for your education and development For they are for your education and development to become truly a Muslim – to become truly a Muslim – to attain the True Successto attain the True Success””


PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b – PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –


SELF-ACTUALIZATION WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’ WITH ‘SHAHADATAIN’

GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”GUIDED BY THE “SHARI’AH”

Human perfection

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““O you who have attained to faith! (O you who have attained to faith! (UD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FAUD-KHULU – FIS-SIL-MI – KAA-FA) )

Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's Surrender yourselves wholly unto Allah, and follow not Satan's

footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“footsteps, for, verily, he is your open foe.“

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208Qur’an: Baqarah: 2-208))



Esteem,Love / sense of belongingSafety,Physiological,


RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING SENSE OF BELONGING ((Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, SECURITY, ((Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS BASIC NEEDS ((Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))

Human perfection

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER



Esteem,Love / belongingSafety,Physiological,


RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY RIGHTEOUSNESS & PIETY ((Bir/ TaqwaBir/ Taqwa))HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, HONOUR & SELF-ESTEEM, ((‘Izzat/Ikram‘Izzat/Ikram))SENSE OF BELONGING (SENSE OF BELONGING (Usrah/UmmahUsrah/Ummah))SECURITY, (SECURITY, (Ahkam/Jihad/SalaamAhkam/Jihad/Salaam))BASIC NEEDS (BASIC NEEDS (Halal/HaramHalal/Haram))

Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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ISLAM EMPHASISE FURTHER

““SELF-PURIFICATION”SELF-PURIFICATION”Tazkiyyatun-NafsTazkiyyatun-Nafs




Human perfection


ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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Thoroughly shedding every base, egoistic, animalistic, devilish, materialistic tendencies & desires, for higher angelic spiritual traits – termed ‘selfless Godliness’ - “RobbaaniyIn” modelled after Prophet Muhammad’s noble traits or disposition (Akhlaq).



PREVIOUS LESSON






ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”







Human perfectionFurther ‘MUJAAHADAH’ , emulating Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w with TAUFIQ from Allah - to attain

ISLAM BEGINS WITH

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““INSAN KAAMIL”INSAN KAAMIL”““INSAN ROB-BANI”INSAN ROB-BANI”

"Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all) "Be ye (Robbaniyin) worshippers of Him (Who is truly the Cherisher of all)

for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)for ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly." (Q:3:79)




““Work for your worldly needs, as though you are Work for your worldly needs, as though you are going going

to live foreverto live forever, and strive (also to prepare) for your , and strive (also to prepare) for your

Hereafter, as though you are Hereafter, as though you are going to die tomorrowgoing to die tomorrow.” .”

((Hadith reported by BaihaqyHadith reported by Baihaqy))


PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b – PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –


““And withal, ( And withal, ( MAA-UMIRUUMAA-UMIRUU) they were not enjoined aught ) they were not enjoined aught

but (but (IL-LAAIL-LAA) that they should () that they should (LIYA’-BUDULLAAHLIYA’-BUDULLAAH) worship ) worship

(serve) Allah, ((serve) Allah, (MUKH-LI-SWEENMUKH-LI-SWEEN) sincere in their faith in Him ) sincere in their faith in Him

alone, turning away from all that is false (alone, turning away from all that is false (HUNAFAAHUNAFAA); ” ); ” ((Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5)Qur’an: Bayyinat: 98: 5)


””Truly Allah lovesTruly Allah loves those who turn unto Him, those who turn unto Him,

and loves (and loves (AL-MUTA-TWOH-HI-REENAL-MUTA-TWOH-HI-REEN) those ) those

who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “ who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222))


” ”And He caused rain to descend on you from heaven, to And He caused rain to descend on you from heaven, to

clean you therewith, clean you therewith, to remove from you the stain to remove from you the stain of Satan of Satan

to (to (LI-YAR-BITWLI-YAR-BITW) strengthen your hearts () strengthen your hearts (QU-LUUBUKUMQU-LUUBUKUM), ),

and (and (YU-THAB-BITYU-THAB-BIT) to plant your feet firmly therewith.”) to plant your feet firmly therewith.”

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 11Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 11))


TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 7 c – TO PROCEED THIS LESSON # 7 c –



““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”

Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail


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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is

not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:

[a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah [a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah

to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”. to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”.

Can be said in any language, at any time and on Can be said in any language, at any time and on

any occasion.any occasion.




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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is

not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:

[b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed [b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed

““SWOLAHSWOLAH” : ” :

a prescribed form of worship as shown by the a prescribed form of worship as shown by the

Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:

(1) (1) Intention ; Intention ; (2) (2) Recitation; and Recitation; and

(3) (3) Action or postures.Action or postures.““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON

ISLAM”ISLAM”Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults

conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailAll Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)

““(Establish you) (Establish you) SwolahSwolah (in the way or manner which) (in the way or manner which)

you see me (do the) you see me (do the) swolahswolah.”.”

((Hadith narrated by Bukhary and MuslimHadith narrated by Bukhary and Muslim))




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Ta’rif Ta’rif (definition)(definition)

From the point of view of From the point of view of SyaraSyara’ (legal) which is descriptive: ’ (legal) which is descriptive:

“ “It consists of some recitations and actions, beginning with It consists of some recitations and actions, beginning with

glorification (glorification (TakbirTakbir), and is concluded with ), and is concluded with Salaam Salaam (greeting of (greeting of

Peace) – with which we worship Allah (formal devotion) by Peace) – with which we worship Allah (formal devotion) by

complying with all its fixed conditions.”complying with all its fixed conditions.”




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Ta’rifTa’rif (definition) (definition)

Its “Its “HaqiqatHaqiqat” (Reality) is defined as:” (Reality) is defined as:

“ “ Presenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential fear towards Presenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential fear towards

Him, as well as instilling in our self, sense of esteem towards His Him, as well as instilling in our self, sense of esteem towards His

Glory and Greatness, as well as towards His Absolute and Perfect Glory and Greatness, as well as towards His Absolute and Perfect

Power”Power”




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Ta’rifTa’rif (definition) (definition)

“ “Ruh al-SwolahRuh al-Swolah” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of ” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of SwolahSwolah is defined is defined: :

” ”Communion (Communion (TawajjuhTawajjuh) of our entire self, with ) of our entire self, with hopehope and and complete complete

reliance reliance towards Allah, with towards Allah, with humilithumility in His presence and y in His presence and sinceritysincerity, ,

be it in our be it in our DzikrDzikr (utterances of His remembrance), (utterances of His remembrance), Du’aDu’a

(supplications) and praises ((supplications) and praises (GlorificationGlorification of Him).” of Him).”





““ Enjoin (WA’-MUR)) prayer (SWOLAH) on thy Enjoin (WA’-MUR)) prayer (SWOLAH) on thy

people (family), and be patient and constant people (family), and be patient and constant

thereintherein. We ask thee not to provide sustenance: . We ask thee not to provide sustenance:

We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the

Hereafter is for Righteousness.”Hereafter is for Righteousness.”

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132))

* WA’-MUR = to command; instruct etc.


““But there came after them successors who neglected But there came after them successors who neglected

prayer (prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) and pursued desires; so they are ) and pursued desires; so they are

going to meet evil (Destruction)― “going to meet evil (Destruction)― “

((Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59))


““But after them there followed a posterity who missed But after them there followed a posterity who missed

prayers (prayers (swolahswolah) and followed after lusts: soon, then ) and followed after lusts: soon, then

will they face Destruction― “will they face Destruction― “

((Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59))WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS !WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS !


““When people leave (set aside) the affairs of their When people leave (set aside) the affairs of their

DEENDEEN – religion, because of their concern in improving – religion, because of their concern in improving

their worldly matters, then Allah will open upon them their worldly matters, then Allah will open upon them

much danger (harm).”much danger (harm).”

((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL


“ “The head of the matter is The head of the matter is Al-IslamAl-Islam; ;

its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. SwolahSwolah; ;

and its highest pinnacle is and its highest pinnacle is JihadJihad (striving with utmost) (striving with utmost)

in the way of Allah.”in the way of Allah.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))


““The The SwolahSwolah is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it, is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it,

establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it, establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it,

destroys the religion.”destroys the religion.”

((Hadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.aHadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.a.).)



““O YOU who have attained to faith! Ward off from O YOU who have attained to faith! Ward off from

yourselves (i.eyourselves (i.e. save yourself) and those who are . save yourself) and those who are

close to you (AHLI-KUM) that fire [of the hereafter] close to you (AHLI-KUM) that fire [of the hereafter]

whose fuel is human beings and stones: [lording] whose fuel is human beings and stones: [lording]

over it are angelic powers awesome [and] severe, over it are angelic powers awesome [and] severe,

who do not disobey Allah in whatever He has who do not disobey Allah in whatever He has

commanded them, but [always] do what they are commanded them, but [always] do what they are

bidden to do.”bidden to do.”

((Qur’an: Tahrim: 66: 6Qur’an: Tahrim: 66: 6))



“ “O You who are leaders ! O You who are leaders ! Verily, Verily, I consider to be the I consider to be the

most important duty (of leaders) most important duty (of leaders) , which must be , which must be

carried out diligently, is : in the matter of carried out diligently, is : in the matter of SWOLAHSWOLAH. .

Whosoever neglects his (duty of) Whosoever neglects his (duty of) SwolahSwolah, more so , more so

would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of

goodness) in Islam for those who discard goodness) in Islam for those who discard As-SwolahAs-Swolah””

(Hadith reported by Malik)(Hadith reported by Malik)


“Between the man and disbelief (KUFR) is

the abandonment of the prayer (SWOLAH).”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim)


““ And be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and He And be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and He

made them forget their own selves (souls)! Such are the made them forget their own selves (souls)! Such are the

rebellious transgressors (rebellious transgressors (FAASIQUNFAASIQUN)!”)!”

((Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19))


When We decide to destroy a population, We (first) send a When We decide to destroy a population, We (first) send a

definite order to those among them who are given the good definite order to those among them who are given the good

things of this life and yet transgress; so that the word is proved things of this life and yet transgress; so that the word is proved

true against them: then We destroy them utterly.” true against them: then We destroy them utterly.”

((Qur’an: al-Isra: 17: 16Qur’an: al-Isra: 17: 16))

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere AdviceSincere Advice

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL..

“ “ REMEMBERREMEMBER : : With every power, status, wealth and well-being With every power, status, wealth and well-being

given to you, it comes with a big social responsibility which, if given to you, it comes with a big social responsibility which, if

neglected, may be the primary cause of calamity upon others and neglected, may be the primary cause of calamity upon others and

bring Allah’s destruction of the entire society. bring Allah’s destruction of the entire society.

"Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: so serve thou Me "Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: so serve thou Me

(only), and ((only), and (AQEEMAQEEM) establish regular prayer () establish regular prayer (AS-SWOLAHAS-SWOLAH) )

for My Remembrance. (for My Remembrance. (DZIK-RIDZIK-RI)” )”

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14))


““If anyone withdraws If anyone withdraws himself from (himself from (DZIKRI-RADZIKRI-RAHH-MAAN-MAAN) )

remembrance of Most Gracious, (remembrance of Most Gracious, (NU-QOY-YID-LAHUNU-QOY-YID-LAHU) We ) We

appoint for him an evil one appoint for him an evil one to be an intimate companion to to be an intimate companion to

him (him (QO-REENQO-REEN). Such (evil ones) really ). Such (evil ones) really hinder them from the hinder them from the

Path but they think that they are being guided aright! Path but they think that they are being guided aright! “ “

((Qur’an: Zukhruf: 49: 36-37Qur’an: Zukhruf: 49: 36-37))


It is clear that Muslims who do not uphold and consistently

perform their obligatory Swolah inevitably fall prey into

following Satan’s footsteps, drawn into sins, due to the

temptations and the glitters of the love for the world.

To help any Muslims in whatever problems they face,

reminding them to keep to fulfilling their most important

obligation – Swolah – is crucial.



“O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you

are intoxicated until you know what you are saying ..”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 43)

“Those who believe, and whose hearts find their rest in the

remembrance of Allah –DZIKRULLAH- for, verily, in the

remembrance of Allah [men's] hearts do find their rest

(tranquillity)-: “

(Qur’an: Ra-’ad: 13: 28)


““It is He (Allah) who sent down It is He (Allah) who sent down tranquillity into the hearts tranquillity into the hearts

of the believers of the believers that they would increase in faith along that they would increase in faith along

with their [present] faith. “ with their [present] faith. “

((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 4Qur’an: Fath: 48: 4))


““And establish Regular Prayer (And establish Regular Prayer (SwolahSwolah) : for Prayer ) : for Prayer

restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and and

remembrance of Allah is remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) the greatest (thing in life)

without doubt.without doubt.””

((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45))


Any sinful Muslim, no matter how Any sinful Muslim, no matter how great his sins, can be forgiven if he great his sins, can be forgiven if he

repents and seeks Allah’s forgivenessrepents and seeks Allah’s forgiveness..

UNDERSTANDING THE DILEMMA FACED BY THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY

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” ” O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at

every time and place of prostration (i.e. every time and place of prostration (i.e. MasjidinMasjidin ). ” ). ”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31) )


“O CHILDREN of Adam! Indeed, We have bestowed upon you

from on high [the knowledge of making] garments to cover your

nakedness, and as a thing of beauty: but the garment of Allah –

TAQWA: consciousness (and fear of Allah) is the best of all.

Herein lies a message from Allah, so that man might take it to

heart."

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““(Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure (Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure

and as a place for prostration (and as a place for prostration (masjidanmasjidan); thus wherever a person ); thus wherever a person

finds himself to be, let him perform his finds himself to be, let him perform his swolahswolah at that place at that place

which he can find (himself to be).”which he can find (himself to be).”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and AhmadHadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and Ahmad))


“ set up regular prayers: for such prayers are

enjoined on believers at stated times.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103)


““now shall We turn thee to a direction ( now shall We turn thee to a direction ( QiblahQiblah ) that ) that

shall please thee. shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction Turn then thy face in the direction

of the Sacred Mosqueof the Sacred Mosque; wherever ye are turn your ; wherever ye are turn your

faces in that direction.”faces in that direction.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141) )


Say: ”Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of worship, my living and Say: ”Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of worship, my living and

my dying my dying are for Allah [alone, Who is], the Sustainer of all the are for Allah [alone, Who is], the Sustainer of all the

worlds, in whose divinity none has a shareworlds, in whose divinity none has a share: for thus have I been : for thus have I been

bidden – and I shall [always] be foremost among those who bidden – and I shall [always] be foremost among those who

surrender themselves to Him (Muslimeen).”surrender themselves to Him (Muslimeen).”

((Qur’an: Surah al-An’am:6:162Qur’an: Surah al-An’am:6:162))


“Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance (Sobr’) and

prayer (Swolah): it is indeed hard, except to (KHO-SHI-’EEN)

those who are humble.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 45)


AND ALLAH KNOWS THE BEST

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